Outcome
Individual claims
The claim against Mr Moataz Eldemrash for third party harassment was struck out by the tribunal as having no reasonable prospect of success under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunals Rules 2024. The tribunal determined at a preliminary hearing that the claim could not succeed on the law or facts.
The claim against Ms Zara Cardovilla for third party harassment was struck out by the tribunal as having no reasonable prospect of success under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunals Rules 2024. The tribunal determined at a preliminary hearing that the claim could not succeed on the law or facts.
The claim against Next Steps Ltd for third party harassment was struck out by the tribunal as having no reasonable prospect of success under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunals Rules 2024. The tribunal determined at a preliminary hearing that the claim could not succeed on the law or facts.
Facts
The claimant Ms Jynnie Marem brought claims of third party harassment against three respondents: Next Steps Ltd, Mr Moataz Eldemrash, and Ms Zara Cardovilla. The claims were heard at a preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Taylor on 23 July 2025. The claimant represented herself while all respondents were represented by Ms Chloe Lauret, Counsel.
Decision
The tribunal struck out all three claims of third party harassment under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunals Rules 2024, finding that each claim had no reasonable prospect of success. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Practical note
Claims of third party harassment must have a reasonable prospect of success to proceed, and tribunals have power to strike out claims at preliminary hearings where the legal or factual basis is fundamentally flawed.
Case details
- Case number
- 6006497/2024
- Decision date
- 23 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Next Steps Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No